Marguerite Bourgeoys and the Congregation of Notre-Dame, 1665-1700 / Patricia Simpson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Simpson, Patricia, 1937-

Series:

McGill-Queen's studies in the history of religion ; 42.

McGill-Queen's studies in the history of religion ; 42

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nuns--Québec (Province)--Biography.

Nuns.

Christian saints--Quebec (Province)--Biography.

Christian saints.

Montréal (Québec)--Religion--17th century.

Montréal (Québec).

Congrégation de Notre-Dame--History.

Congrégation de Notre-Dame.

Bourgeoys, Marguerite, Saint, 1620-1700.

Bourgeoys, Marguerite.

Physical Description:

[xxvii], 292 p. : ill., ports.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Montreal ; Ithaca : McGill-Queen's University Press, [2005]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Simpson shows that the order faced great resistance from the male church hierarchy despite the fact that the pioneer society depended on the work of the Congregation. The order was particularly important in assuming the guardianship of many filles du roi - young women sent to New France under royal auspices to be married to the men of the colony. Simpson also examines the many difficulties the Congregation faced, which included natural disasters and the dangers faced in trying to reach women and children in settlements throughout New France, as far away as Acadia.

Contents:

Front Matter

Contents

Acknowledgments

Note on Translation and Names Used

Introduction

A New Society Takes Shape 1665–1670

Obtaining Royal Approval 1670–1672

Wherever Charity or Need Required 1672–1679

The Last Voyage to France 1679–1680

Back to the Stable 1680–1684

The Demands of a New Bishop 1684–1689

The Dark Years 1689–1694

The Question of the Rule 1694–1698

Departure in Peace 1698–1700

Representations of Marguerite Bourgeoys

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. [267]-281) and index.

ISBN:

1-282-86380-0

9786612863806

0-7735-7319-4

OCLC:

923231228